“Diamonds” was the second of three singles issued from Herb Alpert’s 1987 LP “Keep Your Eye on Me.” Produced and remixed by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the track bears the duo’s unmistakable signature sound. Contributing further to the Jam & Lewis experience is the presence of lead vocalist Janet Jackson, who was signed to Alpert’s A&M Records at the time. Flyte Tyme Studios engineer Steve Hodge also remixed the tune.

Those who grew up as part of the ‘Rhythm Nation’ may develop a few more gray hairs today, as Janet Jackson turns 50 years old. After Janet (Miss Jackson if you’re nasty) signed with Virgin in 1993, her former label A&M compiled a career retrospective—1995’s “Design Of A Decade”—and commissioned new remixes of classic singles. Issued exclusively on A&M dance subsidiary AM:PM, this release combines Danny Tenaglia reworks of “The Pleasure Principle” with Todd Terry’s take on “Alright.”